Predictions Based on the Theory of Political Business Cycles Suggest

question 50

Multiple Choice

Predictions based on the theory of political business cycles suggest that

• A)presidents who succeed in reducing inflation sharply before an election have the best chance to be re-elected even if unemployment increases
• B)achieving a low rate of unemployment before an election is less important than achieving a low rate of inflation
• C)presidents who want to be re-elected should aim for low inflation early in their terms and then try to achieve strong economic growth before the next election
• D)the practice of manipulating the economy before an election seldom pays off since voter behavior is not significantly affected by economic issues
• E)none of the above

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